Hold Me Together
C3 Lyrics
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Hold me down, down, down
Hold me down down
I want you to love me
Love me down now now
Love me down now
We ain't got time to waste
Ain't got no time to waste
If you want me lil baby, just say sum
In the streets my brothers scream redrum
When I first heard about it my heart went numb
I feel all this pain and I ask for answers
Ain't nothin' the same, I keep throwin' my hands up
I wish for the peace in the streets just give us some
We goin' insane, I know we all tired of guns
Rest in peace to Cjaay, I hope you rest up
I'm tired of all the guns poppin'
Everywhere I turn I hear hearts stoppin'
I know bullets burn, I pray that God got em
I try to find the words, but ain't nothin comin'
I know the city hurts, the devil up to somethin'
And I don't do this for clout, and I don't do this for fame
The world has plenty of scars, it's like nothin' gone change
It's like nothin' gone change
I want you to hold me
Hold me down, down, down
Hold me down down
I want you to love me
Love me down now now
Love me down now
We ain't got time to waste
Ain't got no time to waste
No time, no time
C3’s song “Hold Me Together” tells the story of the artist’s desire for love, connection and support in the face of the violence that has plagued their community. The opening lines declare the singer’s need for someone to “hold me down” and “love me down.” The repetition of these phrases emphasizes a need for security and affection. The urgency of their plea becomes clear as the song progresses. The artist confronts the reality of gun violence and death as they remember a friend (Cjaay) who was killed in the streets. This trauma is palpable in the lyrics as they express their pain, their search for answers and the hopelessness that accompanies these experiences.
In verse two, the lyrics reveal that the artist is grappling with their own responses to the violence around them. They acknowledge the temptation towards vengeance as they describe their brothers “screaming redrum.” However, the artist is determined not to let anger and despair define their own actions. Instead, they search for the “peace in the streets.” This search is complicated by the knowledge that the devil (“up to somethin'”) is at work. Despite the enormity of the problems they face, the artist refuses to give up hope. They urge others to join them in their determination to hold on to hope and to love one another.
The song’s powerful expression of trauma and hope parallels the experiences of many communities affected by violence. It speaks to the need for connection and security in the face of violence, the pain and frustration of feeling powerless in the face of systemic issues, and the importance of finding hope even amidst struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to hold me
I want you to support me emotionally
Hold me down, down, down
Provide me with a strong, secure foundation on which I can build my life
Hold me down down
Continue to be a solid presence in my life, even when times get tough
I want you to love me
I desire to be loved unconditionally
Love me down now now
Provide me with affection and support at this moment
Love me down now
Show me that you care for me deeply
We ain't got time to waste
We don't have the luxury of delaying or being idle
Ain't got no time to waste
We cannot afford to waste any time
No time, no time
There is a sense of urgency to fix our problems now
If you want me lil baby, just say sum
If you want a relationship with me, be clear about your intentions
In the streets my brothers scream redrum
In the dangerous streets where I live, there is violence and murder
When I first heard about it my heart went numb
I was deeply affected by the news of violent crime in my community
I feel all this pain and I ask for answers
I am struggling to understand why there is so much pain and suffering around me
Ain't nothin' the same, I keep throwin' my hands up
The situation continues to deteriorate and I am at a loss for what to do
I wish for the peace in the streets just give us some
I hope for an end to the violence and conflict in my neighborhood
We goin' insane, I know we all tired of guns
The constant threat of gun violence is causing us to lose our sanity
Rest in peace to Cjaay, I hope you rest up
A tribute to someone who died as a result of violence
I'm tired of all the guns poppin'
I am weary of the sound of gunshots in my community
Everywhere I turn I hear hearts stoppin'
There is death and despair all around me
I know bullets burn, I pray that God got em
I am aware of the horrific impact of bullets on human bodies and I hope that those who use guns for violence will be held accountable
I try to find the words, but ain't nothin comin'
I struggle to express the depth of my pain and frustration
I know the city hurts, the devil up to somethin'
The problems in our community run deep and it feels like there is something sinister underlying them
And I don't do this for clout, and I don't do this for fame
I am not seeking attention or recognition for speaking out about these issues
The world has plenty of scars, it's like nothin' gone change
There is a lot of pain and hurt in the world, and it feels like we are not making progress in fixing it
It's like nothin' gone change
The situation remains the same, despite our efforts to improve it
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Charles Durr
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